Across the country, students are making a difference in their communities using science and invention. This includes students who have been under-represented in STEM fields, who are finding new ways to use their creativity and science skills to make their communities — and the world — a better place.
NewsHour Classroom reached out to some of the recent winners of STEM Action Grants from the Society for Science, which support innovative programs that tap into students’ natural STEM skills and curiosity.
“At the Society for Science, we know there are systemic barriers that prevent talented people from having an opportunity to pursue STEM careers,” Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science and Publisher of Science News, said in a release.
“We are committed to breaking these barriers down. Each of the organizations we are supporting with STEM Action Grants has made a substantial impact in their communities and we are thrilled to support their work,” Ajmera said.
You can read more below about what challenges these students are taking on, and what impact these organizations are having on young learners and leaders.
Rosie Riveters , based in northern Virginia, “provides a fun space for girls ages 4-14 to imagine, create and play while developing their skills in STEM.”
What challenges in your local community or the larger world are the young people you work with most excited about taking on?
As we cover the breadth of STEM in Rosie Riveters’ programs our participants’ interests and innovations span a wide range. From climate science to artificial intelligence our participants are excited to apply their critical thinking and problem solving skills to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
What kind of impact do you think your organization has on the community? What achievement are you most proud of?
Rosie Riveters empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to have confidence in themselves. Through productive struggle our participants build their critical thinking and problem solving skills and as a result their overall confidence in STEM.
Nothing brings more joy than seeing our Rosie Girls graduate and carry their STEM interests with them as they pursue their careers. We are empowering the innovators and leaders of tomorrow and we cannot wait to see what the future holds.
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